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B8 MOK

1987 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

52,076 mi
Last recorded52,076 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Rover Mini47,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 MOK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 52,076 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 51,898 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 51,741 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 51,437 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 51,202 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 51,202 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 50,899 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 50,514 miles

Corrosion in rear and centre exhaust silencers

Suspension component ball joint has slight play Offside front upper and lower ball joint slight play, also nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 49,865 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front suspension lower bump stop rubbers are missing

Fail 13 Jul 2017 49,857 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front suspension lower bump stop rubbers are missing

Pass 11 May 2016 49,432 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint Offside and nearside front (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 May 2015 49,256 miles

corrosion to centre and rear exhaust sections

Pass 13 May 2014 48,021 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 May 2013 47,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside and nearside rear shock absorbers weak

Fail 10 May 2012 46,777 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 May 2012 46,777 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 May 2011 46,146 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play to offside and nearside front upper and lower hub ball joints

Pass 12 May 2010 45,998 miles

hazard light switch sticking slightly

Pass 12 May 2009 43,730 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 43,038 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 14 May 2008 43,038 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 40,759 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 40,745 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

slight blow from exhaust joint

slight play in front steering & supension

Pass 11 May 2006 39,026 miles

How Reliable is the Rover Mini?

Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
876
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
45,631
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,036
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,016
Steering rack gaiter split 21,375
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,460
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18,348
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B8 MOK is a 1987 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1987 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 47,600 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover Mini fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 32,036 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B8 MOK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 39 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B8 MOK registered?

B8 MOK is a 1987 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 December 1987.

Is B8 MOK safe to buy?

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